Monday, 16 May 2011

Royal Cornwall Show

Happy Monday everyone! The Royal Cornwall Show is only a few weeks away, and I'm desperately trying to make loads to sell on my stall there! This is the biggest fair I've ever been a part of: it's a 3-day event, and I have no idea how much stock I'll need! What if I sell out of everything on the first day? Or even worse, don't sell anything at all?!I'll be offering a range of goodies: some driftwood boats and cottages, my collages (hopefully in card/print form as well as the framed originals) and some textile pieces too - might as well try and appeal to as many customers as possible!

Let's put it this way....I don't see you coming back with much stock and I predict your best sellers will be in order, 1) the driftwood origionals and cards,2) the colages and cards,3) the full range of hand-sewns!

You are probably also going to be shattered but, in the best possibly way!LOL!I wish I could come to the Show too!

Good luck!

Hugs,

Sandie xx

P.S Somewhere I have a pair of blue tartan fabric fishes that my sister made for me donkeys ages ago. She used twine to thread through the 'mouths' of the fish. must find them out and take a pic.

You are very brave doing a 3 day fair. You will sell loads I am sure as it such a big event. I like the first pair of birds and the one on the right of the last bird photo best.The stitching is great too.Good luck and have a great timeSue x

Hey Kirsty, know the feeling of 'how much do I make?' But it I'm sure you'll have plenty.

Love the new roosters and the calf in particularly. That polka dot nose is just too cute..........and I think I've seen some of your birds out in my orchard eating the last of the apples!

I'm sure you will sell heaps. I've found as long as I have a good range of prices......... items for just a few dollars as well as higher priced items then there is something for everyone if they choose to buy.

Very exciting! I did the Royal Highland Show last year and the same thoughts went through my head but just keep making and you WILL sell. Make sure you have LOTS of business cards for people to pick up as people will look you up on the web. Give yourself twice as long as you think you will need to set up! You'll be exhausted but will love it!Katie x

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